Through the KCAM, Local artist Felipe Lopez has created a large scale instillation encompassing the artistic statement made in his recent Hook series. This structure made of steel, plexi-glass, hand crafted wood, concrete, and live fish (a first for the Houston Fine Art Fair!) Big Hook, Small Tank will be cast into the fair amidst the multitude of booths.

Combining the fishing tradition of the artist’s Cuban heritage and merging it with psychology including the idea of people as lures, Lopez shows the skilled balance and beautiful construction of oversized hooks and lures submerged in his Hook series. The oversized hook in this piece symbolizes man’s desire to always have a large and substantial catch in life regardless of where the hook is placed. The wooden hook symbolizes the historical aspect of fishing hooks and lures that were handmade as an art form.

Pieces of Texas Project

Seeking to bring artist from all backgrounds, ability, age, and mediums together, KCAM proudly presents this art collaboration representative of Houston, Texas - A place known for its urban sprawl, unparalleled innovation, and the largest number of artists in the state. PIECES OF TEXAS PROJECT is assembled of multiple expressions from various artists, along with historical fragments, and combining them to make a statement as big as the Lone Star State.Lead artists who helped advise this artistic statement include Lee Benner, Mark Deleon, Roberta Harris, Jimmy Houston, Felipe Lopez, and Anuska Martinez. Those involved with the construction of the piece include Lee Benner, Jimmy Houston, and Felipe Lopez.A multitude of hand-selected fragments, both original and historic, make up this unique piece including submitted works from artists around the state. Also forged into this project include pieces from Forbidden Gardens, MKT Depot Katy, and Imperial Sugar. After the debut of the ‘PIECES OF TEXAS PROJECT’ at the HFAF - Houston Fine Art Fair, a tour is in place for the prodigious sculpture starting at La Centerra Cinco Ranch. No Label Brewery, and other locations to be announced. The final stop will be at the Katy Contemporary Art Museum.For more information, please visit: www.houstonfineartfair.com/installation-kcam